Demand Planning Analyst

Demand Planning Analyst

Location: Morristown, NJ or Chattanooga, TN

About the Job

Are you a detailed-oriented problem solver with a passion for data analysis and forecasting? This role will perform various functions, including quantitative analysis, cost benefit analysis, data mining, data modeling, Kinaxis forecast and more.

At Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, we build trusted and loved brands that connect with hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. Our mission is to enable better self-care for individuals and communities, while also contributing to a healthier planet. We strive to act as a force for good by integrating sustainability along our business and employees’ mission and operate responsibly from both a social and environmental point of view. To achieve this, we need people who can shape the future of our business and help us on our journey to becoming the best fast-moving consumer healthcare company in and for the world.

Main Responsibilities:

Perform various functions within the Kinaxis tool, including, but not limited to NPI’s, forecast sku disaggregation for particular Brands, Maintain Pricing.

Drive Forecast Accuracy and Bias Improvements by preparing the reporting for all Brands, managing forecast expectations at the product/selling level, incorporating sku level statistical models, business insights, and marketing strategies in demand plan.

Performing strategic analysis, making parameter adjustments in order to increase forecast accuracy.

Aid Demand Team by preparing reports and data needed for the Consumption/Shipment Models each month for all Brands.

Support the companies long term strategy and inventory reduction while maintaining high Customer Service level metrics.

Partner with Sales, Marketing and other cross-functional teams to ensure strategies, tradeoffs, and plans are transparent and fully integrated into the Demand Plan.

Conduct collaboration meetings to assess the forecast accuracy, POS trending, effective inventory levels as well as shipment forecast.

Effectively utilize analytical and problem-solving skills to recognize problems and recommend alternate solutions.

About You

Bachelor’s degree or 1-3 years' experience in demand planning, manufacturing, inventory control or analytics.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Detailed oriented and extreme accuracy

Self-motivated with a strong drive for achievement and working in a highly dynamic environment

Investigative approach to solving problems

Knowledge of Kinaxis/SAP preferred, or other ERP system a plus.

Why choose us?

Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

You’ll grow alongside a talented team motivated by a shared purpose

You will work directly with the Manager, Demand Planning on specific brands and reporting needs. And you will work cross functionally with Marketing, Sales, Finance and the Supply Chain to help aid in the IBP Process and proper forecasting.

Pursue Progress . Discover Extraordinary .

Progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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